Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Colossians 3:17

What is Praise? Why should we do it? Where and when should we do it? How should we do it? Join us in this 5-day series into the topic of Praise, and consider more deeply God’s purpose for praise and for you, as we join together “to declare the praises of him who brought us out of darkness and into his marvelous light!" 

In this five-day plan, Bob Goff addresses what it truly means to love one another, especially when it is difficult. He describes how this love will look when it is put into action, as well as the long-term effect that such love can have on the world.

Back To Life is a 21 Day Devotional that explores the foundational truths in the scriptures that you need to become all that God has called you to be, whole. This devotional explores different topics such as; the importance of the Holy Spirit, the mind, identity, purpose and much more. Back To Life also has exercises, prayers and declarations that have been created to equip and empower you.

Being a peaceKEEPER is not what leads to true peace because peacekeepers provide a false sense of peace via avoidance. However, as a Christian, you have the ultimate connection with true peace, which is Jesus. You are a peaceMAKER - the bridge between your friends and family, and Jesus! You have the ability to dismantle conflict and reconcile people to Jesus. Discover strategies for this in our Peacemakers Bible plan today.

This plan will look at how God has a specific purpose for all of His people. All of humanity was created to live their life in a way that glorifies God, and He has given us all we need to live out our purpose no matter where we are in life.

Busy? Stressed? Longing for the peace only God provides? This 5-day devotional will help you slow down and experience God's rest and peace through devotional content, God's Word, and a reflective daily prayer. This study is from the devotional journal 100 Days of Less Hustle, More Jesus by Illustrated Faith founder Shanna Noel.

As Tammie Jo Shults discovered when she safely landed the severely crippled Southwest Flight 1380, all of the hard things you go through in life aren’t wasted—they have purpose. This 5-day devotional will help you explore how God uses the challenges in our lives to build us into the people He wants us to be, and prepare us for what He calls us to accomplish.

Glorify God with gratitude, not grumbling. In this 5-day devotional, learn to live each day according to how God sees it.

Hurry doesn’t just make you weary. It is the great enemy of your spiritual life. In The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer provides four down-to-earth practices for staying emotionally healthy and spiritually alive: 1) Silence and solitude, 2) Sabbath, 3) simplicity, and 4) slowing. It’s the unhurried Way of Jesus.

The opposite of mastery is mediocrity, and mediocrity is nothing less than a failure of love and a misrepresentation of the image of God. In this Plan, you’ll explore why Christians should have the highest standards of excellence in our work, what we should be looking for in our “one thing,” and how you can achieve mastery of your vocation for the glory of God and the good of others.

“Sorry, God, I’m not available right now.” We’d never say that, but are our actions saying it for us? If you’re stuck in a rut, stressed, or anxious, make yourself available to God. In this 5-day devotional, learn specific ways you can be present with God and invite Him to work in your life, and start experiencing the peace, strength, and joy that comes from being available.

This 5-day devotional reminds Christians how they can respectfully interact with people whose beliefs are radically different and remain faithful to the gospel. Through prayer you will learn how to think deeply and working daily to live with humility, patience, and tolerance in our time.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why there is so much suffering in life? When life feels unfair, and the world feels broken, you need to know there’s a God who understands and wants to restore all things. In this plan, you will learn how grieving, hoping, and gratitude can help you make sense of your suffering.

Our life has been full of fear. The stock market. Covid 19. School moved to online. Jesus came to conquer fear. Jesus is over fear

Roxanne has personally experienced the transforming power of a grateful heart. This world offers lots of opportunity for fear, stress, and anxiety. A grateful heart can offer a new lens for life. This plan discusses the life-giving mindset of gratitude and a grateful heart.

Paul, a liberated prisoner of the Lord, begged the church at Ephesus “to walk in a manner worthy of the calling.” We are the Father’s representatives on earth and our calling is to represent Him well. As you strive to live a vibrant life or an abundant life, you become more certain of His calling and choosing of you.

In difficult situations, we long more for a change of circumstances than we do a change in ourselves. Surprisingly, changing what’s inside of us by choosing gratitude changes our perspective even if circumstances remain undesirable. That’s why God tells us to be grateful in all circumstances. Practicing thankfulness is more powerful than we think. In this study, we’ll learn how God uses gratitude to change our lives for the better.

We each have so many opportunities to do things for God that sometimes we forget that our first calling is simply to delight in our identity as His Beloved. In this five-day reading plan, singer, song-writer, and author Christy Nockels invites us to set aside our hustle for God and instead rest in who He created us to be. And from that beautiful place we find our true identity.

Integrating our faith with our work calls for four disciplines that "God at Work" author David Miller calls the Integration Box. Each of these disciplines is important for a fully integrated faith at work life. We'll look at these disciplines this week.

Stuck. Know the feeling? Disappointments, problems that linger, and other confining obstacles leave us with life circling on a perpetual merry-go-round rather than treading a path toward a destination. Thankfully, stuck is not a place God desires His children to remain. So, how does a person get unstuck? Take five days to discover biblical strategies for gaining momentum and getting off that mental merry-go-round for good.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this timely message. Whatsoever you do—choose to give thanks. Whatsoever you do in word or in deed—give thanks. Let the Light of Christ shine in every aspect of your life. Let His Light shine through your Character. Let the Light of Christ shine in your conduct. Let His Light shine upon every area of your heart as you read this powerful message.

How can we effectively fight against sin? God has already won the war against sin, and as you examine His Word along with Ashley Chesnut, you’ll be equipped to battle against sin and aid others in the fight.

In the series Now Streaming, Skip Heitzig leverages some of the most popular shows to illuminate spiritual truths. The Chosen is the first multi-season show about the life of Jesus, and in this five-day plan, Pastor Skip explains that although Jesus was rejected by men to the point of crucifixion, He was chosen by God as the once-for-all sacrifice for our sins and Jesus' followers are also chosen by God.

We all know that clutter in our homes makes it difficult to stay focused. Keeping our stuff to a minimum helps us spend time and energy on real priorities. It is the same in our spiritual lives. This plan unveils the thought patterns, hangups, and expectations that clutter up our souls and keep us from serving God wholeheartedly. Grab a proverbial trash bag, and get ready to clean house!

As Believers, we know it is important to maintain a thankful heart, but many may not know why it is important. What happens when we keep thanksgiving and gratitude in our hearts? During this season where we focus on being thankful, take time to learn the importance of staying thankful throughout every season of life. In this devotional, you will discover The Benefits of a Thankful Heart.